LOS ANGELES — USC tailback Silas Redd didn’t play last week due to an undisclosed injury and Curtis McNeal took full advantage of the opportunity by rushing for 163 yards in a 38-17 win over Arizona State.

Redd was in uniform and figures to be again on Saturday against UCLA but whether he’ll see action remains a question. The junior transfer from Penn State was at practice again on Thursday and said earlier in the week that he’d be available against the Bruins.

Regarding Redd’s availability, Trojans coach Lane Kiffin offered the same answer that he’s had for a couple of days. “Hope so,” he said.

It would figure that Redd won’t supplant McNeal, the starter for the first five games, for the start against the Bruins after a career-best outing that included two rushing touchdowns and one 22-yard reception for another score.